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NEW Another View of the Bond Market Repeating History

Fri, Jun 3 2011, 5:11 PM

The bond market has been building toward today for some time-weeks, maybe months. The most recent stage of the MBS rally has been in motion since ...

NEW MBS RECAP: Support Holds

Fri, Jun 3 2011, 4:22 PM

MBSonMND : MBS RECAP Open MBSonMND Dashboard FNMA 3.5 97-01 : +0-08 ...

NEW MBS MID-DAY: Profit Taking Tests Support

Thu, Jun 2 2011, 11:20 AM

MBSonMND : MBS MID-DAY Open MBSonMND Dashboard FNMA 3.5 97-01 : -0-11 ...

NEW The Day Ahead: Jobless Claims, Productivity, Auction Announcement

Thu, Jun 2 2011, 8:25 AM

Benchmark Treasuries begin the U.S. session slightly worse than yesterday's best levels after weak econ data pushed the 10-year Treasury yield down 11...

NEW Jobs Data Preview: Expecting Directional Guidance

Thu, Jun 2 2011, 5:24 PM

Although Moody’s threatened to downgrade the U.S. credit rating again and Greece agreed to another bailout “in principle”, which led to a short sellin...

NEW MBS RECAP: Gains Almost Completely Erased

Thu, Jun 2 2011, 4:20 PM

MBSonMND : MBS RECAP Open MBSonMND Dashboard FNMA 3.5 96-27 : -0-18 ...

NEW MBS Econ Calendar: 6/2/2011

Thu, Jun 2 2011, 2:05 PM

MBSonMND Econ Calendar : Week Of Mon, Jun 6 2011 - Fri, Jun 10 2011 Time ...

NEW MBS MID-DAY: New Price Highs

Wed, Jun 1 2011, 11:18 AM

MBSonMND : MBS MID-DAY Open MBSonMND Dashboard FNMA 3.5 97-10 : +0-23 ...

NEW The Day Ahead: "Down in Coupon" Shift in Progress

Wed, Jun 1 2011, 9:00 AM

Loan pricing is set to improve by 12 to 25bps this morning after disappointing ADP Private Payrolls survey results. The ADP Employment Report showe...

NEW Bond Market Repeating History. False Start Fuels Rally

Wed, Jun 1 2011, 5:33 PM

Here we are again. History seems to be repeating itself as we head into the summer months. The market got all excited about a speedy economic reco...

NEW MBS RECAP: Payroll Forecasts Cut

Wed, Jun 1 2011, 4:16 PM

MBSonMND : MBS RECAP Open MBSonMND Dashboard FNMA 3.5 97-16 : +0-29 ...

NEW MBS MID-DAY: Reprices for Better Possible

Tue, May 31 2011, 11:18 AM

MBSonMND : MBS MID-DAY Open MBSonMND Dashboard FNMA 3.5 96-22 : +0-03 ...

NEW The Week Ahead: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

Tue, May 31 2011, 9:05 AM

The week ahead holds key jobs data that will likely dictate market directionality as the 2nd Quarter comes to a close. The monthly Employment Situati...

NEW MBS RECAP: Stocks and Bonds Better

Tue, May 31 2011, 4:18 PM

MBSonMND : MBS RECAP Open MBSonMND Dashboard FNMA 3.5 96-22 : +0-03 ...

NEW MBS MID-DAY: First Test of Support

Fri, May 27 2011, 11:18 AM

MBSonMND : MBS MID-DAY Open MBSonMND Dashboard FNMA 3.5 96-23 : -0-06 ...

NEW The Day Ahead: Early Close for Bond Market

Fri, May 27 2011, 8:25 AM

Treasuries are backing up slightly after a strong rally pushed yields to new 2011 lows on Thursday. And mortgages are following the leader, which mean...

NEW MBS RECAP: Reprices for Worse Reported

Fri, May 27 2011, 4:18 PM

MBSonMND : MBS RECAP Open MBSonMND Dashboard FNMA 3.5 96-19 : -0-10 ...

NEW MBS MID-DAY: Battling Strong Resistance

Thu, May 26 2011, 11:16 AM

MBSonMND : MBS MID-DAY Open MBSonMND Dashboard FNMA 3.5 96-20 : +0-15 ...

NEW MBS Set New 2011 Price Highs. Recalls and Delays Possible

Thu, May 26 2011, 10:54 AM

"Rate sheet influential" MBS coupons are following Treasury prices higher as traders cover short positions before the long weekend ahead. This bul...

NEW The Day Ahead: GDP Revisions, Jobless Claims, $29bn 7s

Thu, May 26 2011, 8:27 AM

Loan pricing looks to weaken moderately this morning as bond prices fell overnight and equities rose on news that China would be investing in Portugue...

NEW MBS RECAP: Aggressive Reprices Reported

Thu, May 26 2011, 4:16 PM

MBSonMND : MBS RECAP Open MBSonMND Dashboard FNMA 3.5 96-28 : +0-24 ...

NEW No Shortage of Demand for U.S. Debt. Inventory Needs Obvious

Thu, May 26 2011, 2:02 PM

Treasury just finished its final auction of the week with a $29 billion 7-year note offering.The fundraising process went smoothly, completing the...

NEW Profit Taking Kills Rates Rally Again. Reprice Outlook Varies

Wed, May 25 2011, 12:23 PM

Shortly after rates hit their best levels of the day around 10:20am, which prompted us to issue a positive reprice alert, profit takers rang the regis...

NEW MBS MID-DAY: Profit Taking Caps Rally

Wed, May 25 2011, 11:16 AM

MBSonMND : MBS MID-DAY Open MBSonMND Dashboard FNMA 3.5 96-06 : +0-01 ...

NEW The Day Ahead: Durable Goods, Treasury Auction, Housing Hearings

Wed, May 25 2011, 8:28 AM

Treasuries are modestly weaker across the curve in early morning trading while equities too look for a softer open. "Worries over Greece's fate and ...

NEW MBS RECAP: More of the Same

Wed, May 25 2011, 4:16 PM

MBSonMND : MBS RECAP Open MBSonMND Dashboard FNMA 3.5 96-05 : -0-01 ...

NEW Indirects Hoard 5yr Notes. Short Squeeze Looming?

Wed, May 25 2011, 1:51 PM

Treasury just auctioned $35 billion 5-yr notes. Demand metrics were strong on all fronts. The bid-to-cover ratio came in at 3.20 bids submitted f...

NEW MBS MID-DAY: Tight Trading Range

Tue, May 24 2011, 11:16 AM

MBSonMND : MBS MID-DAY Open MBSonMND Dashboard FNMA 3.5 95-27 : -0-03 ...

NEW The Day Ahead: New Home Sales, Treasury Auction, Fed Speak

Tue, May 24 2011, 8:47 AM

Loan pricing is set to weaken this morning as "rate sheet influential" MBS coupons are following benchmark Treasury prices lower after once again fail...

NEW MBS RECAP: Positive Reprices Reported

Tue, May 24 2011, 4:16 PM

MBSonMND : MBS RECAP Open MBSonMND Dashboard FNMA 3.5 96-04 : +0-06 ...

NEW MBS MID-DAY: Fed Prepares for Eventual Exit

Mon, May 23 2011, 11:16 AM

MBSonMND : MBS MID-DAY Open MBSonMND Dashboard FNMA 3.5 96-05 : +0-06 ...

NEW The Week Ahead: Treasury Auctions, GDP Update, Fed Speak

Mon, May 23 2011, 9:23 AM

Treasury yields have rallied close to calendar year lows Monday morning as euro zone debt concern weigh on investor sentiment. Fitch Ratings cut its...

NEW MBS RECAP: Gains Leaked

Mon, May 23 2011, 4:16 PM

MBSonMND : MBS RECAP Open MBSonMND Dashboard FNMA 3.5 95-30 : -0-01 ...

NEW MBS MID-DAY: Reprices For The Better Reported

Fri, May 20 2011, 11:16 AM

MBSonMND : MBS MID-DAY Open MBSonMND Dashboard FNMA 3.5 95-31 : +0-03 ...

NEW The Day Ahead: Treasuries Firm, Equities Reverse as Week Ends

Fri, May 20 2011, 9:00 AM

Treasuries are strengthening Friday morning on the back of uncertain global markets. The benchmark 10-year yield is at 3.15% in early trading, a firm...

NEW MBS RECAP: Resiliency Displayed

Fri, May 20 2011, 4:16 PM

MBSonMND : MBS RECAP Open MBSonMND Dashboard FNMA 3.5 95-30 : +0-02 ...

NEW MBS MID-DAY: Sell-Off Slows

Thu, May 19 2011, 11:22 AM

MBSonMND : MBS MID-DAY Open MBSonMND Dashboard FNMA 3.5 95-24 : -0-05 ...

NEW The Day Ahead: Treasury Sell-Off Extends. Risk On

Thu, May 19 2011, 8:29 AM

Treasuries continue to back up as investors bet on equities making a rebound. The benchmark 10-year Treasury is yielding 3.19% in early trading, vers...

NEW MBS RECAP: Wide Range. Total Turnaround

Thu, May 19 2011, 4:18 PM

MBSonMND : MBS RECAP Open MBSonMND Dashboard FNMA 3.5 95-28 : +0-00 ...

NEW MBS MID-DAY: Stock Lever Connected

Wed, May 18 2011, 11:22 AM

MBSonMND : MBS MID-DAY Open MBSonMND Dashboard FNMA 3.5 96-04 : -0-09 ...

NEW MBS Reverse Course. Rate Sheet Delays and Recalls Possible

Wed, May 18 2011, 10:29 AM

"Rate sheet influential" MBS coupons have fallen to new intraday lows as stocks have risen to new intraday highs. This is poor timing as many lock...

NEW The Day Ahead: Slight Gains in Bonds & Stocks

Wed, May 18 2011, 8:57 AM

Treasuries are trading near fresh calendar year highs this morning. Little data comes out today until the FOMC minutes are released in the mid-afterno...

NEW MBS RECAP: Rally Retraces

Wed, May 18 2011, 4:22 PM

MBSonMND : MBS RECAP Open MBSonMND Dashboard FNMA 3.5 95-29 : -0-16 ...

NEW FOMC Minutes Confirm Margin Squeeze Fears. Exit Strategy Outlined

Wed, May 18 2011, 4:01 PM

The main observation we take away from the FOMC Minutes : UNCERTAINTY OVER THE IMPACT OF RISING ENERGY PRICES Here is a brief recap of the int...

NEW MBS MID-DAY: Breaking New Ground

Tue, May 17 2011, 11:17 AM

MBSonMND : MBS MID-DAY Open MBSonMND Dashboard FNMA 3.5 96-19 : +0-09 ...

NEW The Day Ahead: Housing Starts, Building Permits, Industrial Production

Tue, May 17 2011, 8:26 AM

Rates are mostly unchanged amid light trading volume as investors await new housing and industrial production figures. Debt concerns in Europe are s...

NEW MBS RECAP: Rally Holds into Close

Tue, May 17 2011, 4:17 PM

MBSonMND : MBS RECAP Open MBSonMND Dashboard FNMA 3.5 96-13 : +0-04 ...

NEW MBS MID-DAY: Sideways to Slightly Worse

Mon, May 16 2011, 11:17 AM

MBSonMND : MBS MID-DAY Open MBSonMND Dashboard FNMA 3.5 95-32 : -0-06 ...

NEW The Week Ahead: FOMC Minutes, Housing Starts, Home Sales

Mon, May 16 2011, 9:05 AM

Both fixed income and equity markets are worse off to start the week. The cause of uncertainty is a strange one - IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kah...

NEW MBS RECAP: Reprices Reported

Mon, May 16 2011, 4:17 PM

MBSonMND : MBS RECAP Open MBSonMND Dashboard FNMA 3.5 96-10 : +0-05 ...